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DF53 YEV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YEV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,486 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,577 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 121,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 114,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,178 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 110,178 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/head light condensation.o/s/f/tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/head light adjuster broken.o/s/r/brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Feb 2014 104,973 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/head light adjuster broken.o/s/r/brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,833 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 93,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,157 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 90,555 miles

N/S/F mirror damaged but drivers view of the road not affected

Fail 12 Feb 2011 90,555 miles

N/S/F mirror damaged but drivers view of the road not affected

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 82,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 63,145 miles

exahust corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/r tyre age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2008 63,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exahust corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/r tyre age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,518 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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DF53 YEV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 YEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF53 YEV registered?

DF53 YEV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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